Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53270

Working Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - Inventory GRP

Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
09

Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT); Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

May include standing or sitting for greater than five hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and lift up to 25 pounds.

Shift

Typically 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Target shift is an 8 hour paid shift working 40hours per week. Primary schedule to be discussed during interview. May include some weekend shifts and holiday shift requirements per departmental needs.

Job Summary

In addition to pharmacy technician duties of drug distribution, customer service, filling, billing, and dispensing, the pharmacy senior technician II procurement tech is responsible for placing orders daily for all products via multiple systems (Cardinal.com, Cardinal OrderExpress, ScriptPro, SAP, WAM or phone). They are also responsible for returning product as necessary to vendors. They will assist the Manager, Pharmacy Supply Chain with the pharmaceutical recall process as needed. Skills necessary for this responsibility include knowledge of ScriptPro, WAM, 340B inventory management, and Cardinal Order Express among others. The pharmacy procurement tech is responsible for maintaining good relationship with vendors and drug representatives and also responsible for maintaining backorders with multiple vendors and systems. The buyer will interface with the Inventory Steering Committee for communicating important information regarding current shortages.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position requires dependability and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate or bachelor’s degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
02/23/2026

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